Write about character that you admire. T choose the novel Sing to the Dawn, written by Minfong Ho. The character that T admire is Dawan, There are many reasons for that. First of all, [admire Dawaa because of her determination. Dawan won the scholarship from ‘government examination. Tt would enable her to further her sty in the city. Unfortunately, she got many disapproval just because she is just a girl. However, she did not change her mind even her cousin, Noi told her about the ugly and cruel of a city. She discouraged her from going there because it ‘was senseless and it will do her more harm than good. But it did not bring ler down as she responded. want to see for myself.” Dawan was detemmined to go to the city. She successfully achieved it by being stubborm aad insistent on going, thus did not give up on the opportunity. Apatt from that, Darran is an intelligent girl She is the best in the village. Yet she has to struggle for her right simply because of her gender. This is unfair My view is that, everyone deserves to bbe treated equally regardiess of their gender. Girls are just capable as boys and should be given the same ‘opportunities in life. There are many instances that show even a girl ike Dawan could be intelligent. ‘She has a questioning mind as she docs act accept the way things are. She also questioned the head :monk’s ideaabout not pursuing happiness since it does not last. Dawan protested, Nobody was talking, about it lasting forever, sir. But what is wrong with just trying to make it last a little longer? Last but not least, itis because she is loving and caring. She really loves her brother, Kwai. For ‘example, she worried how he felt about not winning the scholarship. She thought to herself, 7Kwai already knows the “good news’, and he hatss me for it.” Knowing that, she went to search Kwai ‘when she was home. She was concemed that he would fall ill sitting in the sain when Dawaa left Kwai to work out his fecling. She gave him her umbrella and headed home in the storm despite him. hurting her badly earlier. Because of that, Kwai was moved by her kind and selfless actions. All in all, 1 admire Dawan because she is determined, intelligent, loving and caring gisl. Beside cof her difficulties, she still has a good heart. I proves that, to do good is basically on your own choice, it is not determined by the surroundings, but it purely by the heart. I earnt a lot from Dawan and I wish to have a good heart as hers. I really think that someone like her deserves 2 great life.